Otoplasty
Otoplasty, or ear reshaping/pinning, is surgery performed to reduce prominant ears.
- Typically performed on children (over age 5), but can be performed on adults too.
- Incisions hidden behind ears
- Results are permanant
- Outpatient procedure
- Requires general anesthsia for small children, but only local anesthesia for older children/adults
- Expect a couple of days out of school or work
- Expect full recovery in one month
Before and After Picture Gallery
Patient 1: A 12 year old who was self-conscious about protruding ears. The after photo is several years later.
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